An intertitle at the beginning of Stardust (2020) warns us that what we are about to see is “(mostly) fiction.” When it comes to biopics, such a disclaimer is superfluous. This redundant transparency from co-writer/director Gabriel Range does raise a question. What can we learn from a movie about David Bowie that contains nothing Bowie ever said or did, nothing that ever happened to him, and no music he ever…
David before Bowie.
In 1971, rock star David Bowie travels to America for the first time to promote his third album, The Man Who Sold the World. There, he embarks on a coast-to-coast publicity tour. During this tour, Bowie creates his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, inspired by artists like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
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Johnny Flynn
David Bowie
Marc Maron
Ron Oberman
Jena Malone
Angie Bowie
Derek Moran
Terry Burns
Anthony Flanagan
Dr Reynolds
Julian Richings
Tony Defries
Aaron Poole
Mick Ronson
Monica Parker
Mrs Oberman
Ryan Blakely
Tom Classon
Gord Rand
Michael Oberman
Paulino Nunes
Tom Ayers
Richard Clarkin
Mickelson
Brendan J. Rowland
Tony Visconti
Jeremy Legat
Woody Woodmansey
Annie Briggs
Jeanie Richardson
Olivia Carruthers
Mrs Jones
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What is Stardust about?
In 1971, rock star David Bowie travels to America for the first time to promote his third album, The Man Who Sold the World. There, he embarks on a coast-to-coast publicity tour. During this tour, Bowie creates his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, inspired by artists like Iggy Pop…
When was Stardust released?
Stardust was released in 2020.
What genres does Stardust belong to?
Stardust is categorised as Music, Drama.
Who stars in Stardust?
The cast of Stardust includes Johnny Flynn, Marc Maron, Jena Malone, Derek Moran, Anthony Flanagan.